Native and powered plug-ins trade off price and power in different ways - but which system is right for you? In part one of this guide, Matt Vanacoro explains the pros and cons of each.
Universal Audio have released a rather tasty and authentic Neve preamp sound in a simple two-knob plug-in. It's exclusively for UA audio interfaces and UAD-2 hardware.
UAD's recreation of a classic Distressor from Empirical Labs is officially endorsed by the makers of the original hardware. Rich Tozzoli finds there's much to like in the EL8.
UAD brings yet more goodies to the table with its latest 9.3 software update. Matt Vanacoro tests it out and lets you know how he got on with these new and varied plug-ins.
The extensive collection of 89 UA-developed UAD plug-ins now available with top-of-the-line UAD-2 OCTO PCIe Cards, UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt, and UAD-2 Satellite USB DSP Accelerators
Endorsed by Manley Labs & developed by world-class algorithm team at Universal Audio, the Manley VOXBOX plug-in features Unison technology for real-time vocal tracking with Apollo audio interfaces.
With so many quality plug-ins available in the UAD ecosystem, don't get stuck choosing the right reverb. Matt Vanacoro suggest his top 7 reverb processors for specific production tasks.
The good folks at UA tell us the rich analog sound of UAD Powered Plug-Ins are now widely available over USB 3 for Windows-based PCs. All non-Mac users can now wave their hands in the air!
If you're looking for a jaw-dropping simulation of the Fender '55 amp, a versatile limiter, and a precise and subtle EQ, Universal Audio's UAD 8.6 has you covered. Matt Vanacoro digs deeper.
With the Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe Amp plug-in AND Chandler Mastering EQ and Sonnox Oxford Limiter 2 added to the UAD party, there's lots to like in UAD 8.6.
What is the UAD-2 Satellite USB? How will this help Windows music producers? What impact will its DSP have on the plug-ins and processing you choose? We talked to Universal Audio to find out.
Should Windows users be left out in the cold for pro production gear features? Of course not! And now the rich analog sound of UAD Powered Plug-Ins over USB 3 will be available soon for Windows PCs.
With 8.5 just round the corner retake a close look at the goodies inside the Universal Audio UAD 8.4 software update which includes three rather tasty plug-ins.